Antique 1922 Sterling Silver Irving Park Rifle Club Match Medal – Wm. Offered up for sale is the pictured 1922 Chicago competitive shooting medal. This three-tiered shooting prize was awarded for a “Reentry Match” in 1922 to L. ” This piece has exceptional provenance, sourced directly from a dedicated estate collection of 1920s Chicago-area marksmanship awards (including historical 1922 National Match “Dogs of War pieces). Historical Context & Match Status: A Top-Tier Award. During the post-WWI era, “Reentry Matches” were highly competitive events run at smallbore tournaments. While entry-level, qualification, or general attendance prizes of this era were typically simple, mass-produced single-piece bronze or silver-wash pins, this award is a distinct step above. Fabricated in heavy solid sterling silver with custom hand-engravings, this elaborate hanging system represents a top-tier championship or podium placement prize won during the prominent 1922 tournament ecosystem. A beautifully scrolled header bar hand-engraved with the recipient’s name, L. Suspended directly beneath this bar is a dangling miniature target disk featuring concentric bullseye rings-a premium, separate visual design indicator reserved strictly for a high score or match winner distinction. Middle Tier (Club Banner). A stylized horizontal banner identifying the organization: Irving Park Rifle Club, a prominent historical civilian shooting organization in the Chicago area. A heavy, circular medal showing a bold 5-pointed star overlaid with crossed rifles. The star is set against a detailed sunburst pattern and framed entirely by a victory laurel wreath. The reverse side is clearly hand-engraved with “reentry 1922″ and bears the maker mark Wm. Condition & Material Analysis. Storage History: Safely preserved under glass in a display environment since the 1940s. The three primary decorative plaques and the dangling target are struck in Solid Sterling Silver. Because they have been protected, the hand-engraving cuts remain incredibly bright, reflective, and completely uncorroded. The undisturbed surface surrounding the engravings has developed a beautiful, deep, authentic antique patina over the last century. Chains & Connection Hardware. The connector chain links show a slightly “fuzzy” texture and surface oxidation distinctly different from the sterling silver components. This is completely consistent with the era’s manufacturing practices, where durable base metals or pot metals were utilized for structural chain integrity while the primary artistry was struck in sterling. Dimensions: approximately 3 1/2 inches long and its widest point approximately one and 3/4 inches wide. Total Weight: 30 grams total weight. Offered in true “as found” condition this piece comes from a larger set of shooting medals from the Chicago area dating to the 1920s and 30s. Most of these medals have hallmarks from Schridde, Blackington, Jostens & American Metal Crafts and are made from bronze, brass, and sterling silver. This medal was made by Wm Schridde in Chicago from sterling silver and is marked as such. Please let the photos be your guide, and message me with any questions. This medal has been carefully examined and is in the described condition. What you see in the photo is what you receive. I do my best to describe my items accurately and package them well so that you can receive them intact and fully enjoy them. Everything I sell is fully guaranteed. If you’re not happy, please contact me to see what we can do to make it right.
Rare original 1932 German DEGEA / Auergesellschaft gas-mask and respiratory-protection training publication from the famous Auer Gasschutzschule at Oranienburg, near Berlin. This large-format illustrated technical pamphlet is an original Sonderdruck (special offprint) from issues 5/6, 1932 of “Die Gasmaske – Zeitschrift für Atemschutz”, the specialist German journal devoted to gas masks, respiratory protection and protective equipment. The article is titled. Wie lernt und lehrt man die Handhabung von Atemschutzgeräten? It was written by Pepp Seidl of Berlin, identified on the publication as an instructor at the Gasschutzschule in Oranienburg. This is an especially interesting piece of pre-WWII German gas-protection history, dating from the final year of the Weimar Republic. Published in 1932, it predates the Third Reich and World War II, but documents the development of German gas-mask, respiratory-protection and civil/industrial gas-defense training that would continue and expand during the 1930s. DEGEA / Auergesellschaft was one of Germany’s important manufacturers and developers of gas masks, respirators, filters and respiratory-protection equipment. Rather than being simply an equipment advertisement, this publication provides a fascinating contemporary look at how German personnel were actually trained to fit, wear and work while using gas masks and respiratory equipment. A major attraction of this publication is its extensive period photographic content. The booklet contains numerous black-and-white photographs showing training and practical exercises at the Gasschutzschule Oranienburg, including. Gas-mask fitting and donning instruction. Men performing physical exercises while masked. Respiratory-protection training under physical load. DEGEA breathing/protective equipment in actual use. Exercise and testing equipment. Groups of trainees wearing protective equipment. One illustrated section is headed. “Augenblicksbilder aus der Gasschutzschule in Oranienburg”. Snapshots from the Gas Protection School in Oranienburg. The photographs provide exceptional visual documentation of early German gas-mask and breathing-apparatus training. One image is captioned “Rettungsübung des Stahlhelms”, documenting a rescue exercise involving the interwar German veterans’ organization Der Stahlhelm. Other illustrations show training with the DEGEA-CO-Gerät, an early Auer respiratory-protection apparatus developed for working in hazardous atmospheres. / Auergesellschaft Publication: Die Gasmaske – Zeitschrift für Atemschutz Issue: Sonderdruck aus Nr. 5/6 Date: 1932 Author: Pepp Seidl, Berlin Affiliation: Lehrer an der Gasschutzschule in Oranienburg Language: German Format: Illustrated technical pamphlet / journal offprint Pages: Approximately 8 pages plus front cover Size: Approximately 11 7/8″ × 8 1/4″ Illustrations: Numerous original black-and-white training photographs. Very good original condition for a fragile German technical publication dating from 1932. The printed pages and photographic illustrations remain crisp, clear and highly displayable. The paper retains good overall presentation with relatively limited age toning. Two old filing/binder holes are present along the left margin and continue through the publication, consistent with archival or binder storage of technical offprints of this type. There is localized wear and oxidation around portions of the binding area. No major tears or extensive losses are evident in the photographs. The important printed text and photographic content remain well preserved. Please carefully examine all photographs, as they form an important part of the condition description. A scarce and highly visual piece of German pre-WWII gas-mask, Atemschutz, Gasschutz, industrial-safety and civil-defense history, particularly desirable to collectors of Auer / Auergesellschaft / DEGEA equipment, German gas masks, Luftschutz-related material, Weimar-era militaria, technical ephemera and the development of WWII-era respiratory protection. Guaranteed original period item. Please visit RAD Militaria and Collectibles for additional original WWI, WWII, Imperial German, Austro-Hungarian, military-document, photograph, map and historical collectibles. New and unusual pieces are added regularly, so please check our other listings and add our store to your favorite sellers. / Auergesellschaft Publication: Die Gasmaske – Zeitschrift für Atemschutz Author: Pepp Seidl Location: Oranienburg / Berlin, Germany Subject: Gas Mask / Respiratory Protection / Atemschutz / Gasschutz Language: German Material: Paper Features: Illustrated / Original Period Photographs Dimensions: Approx. 11 7/8″ × 8 1/4″ Number of Pages: Approx. 8 pages plus cover Conflict: Leave blank / Not Applicable – dated 1932 Modified Item: No known modern modification.
Make sure to read all of the information I have provided, I do my absolute best to identify and describe the item. The photos are of the actual item. UNITED STATES SPANISH AMERICAN WAR. 1898 NAVY SPANISH CAMPAIGN MEDAL, W/ LOCKING CATCH FULL WRAP BROOCH. STUDLEY & PRODUCED BY DAVISON OF PHILADELPHIA. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
Published in 1933, this is a prewar Japanese biography of Chikuhei Nakajima, the founder of Nakajima Aircraft Company. Nakajima was involved in Japanese naval aviation from its very early years. After serving as a naval engineer and studying aviation, he established an aircraft research organization in 1917, which later developed into Nakajima Aircraft, one of Japan’s most important aircraft manufacturers. During World War II, Nakajima Aircraft became a major producer of Japanese military aircraft, including the Ki-43 Hayabusa “Oscar” and Ki-84 Hayate Frank. The famous A6M Zero Fighter was designed by Mitsubishi, but large numbers were also manufactured by Nakajima. Nakajima also produced the Sakae radial engine, which powered many Zero fighters. This small 40-page book was published in 1933-eight years before the attack on Pearl Harbor. That early date is one of its most interesting features: it presents Nakajima before his company became one of the giant aircraft manufacturers of wartime Japan. The book includes a portrait of Chikuhei Nakajima and describes his early life, naval engineering career, interest in aviation, aircraft development, the growth of Nakajima Aircraft, and his later political career. In other words, this is not a wartime aircraft manual. It is a contemporary prewar look at the man who helped build the Japanese aviation industry that would later produce many of Japan’s best-known military aircraft. There is age-related toning, staining, and wear. Please review the photographs carefully for condition. An interesting historical piece for collectors of Japanese military aviation, Nakajima Aircraft, Zero Fighter, Ki-43 Oscar, Ki-84 Frank, and prewar aviation history. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
I Antique period standard size handcuffs with key, early 20th century stamped SM & Co. 1918 with broad arrow mark. Size 2 and numbered 182. Track Page Views With.
Pre and Post WWII 1927 – 1948. US Navy Continuous Service Certificate. This is an authentic original document(s) issued by the US Bureau of Navigation Navy Department on December 6th 1927 to Raymond Earl Chandler. Who served and honorably discharged July 2nd 1948. Please review photos for complete description. Please excuse photos with my acrylic paperweight which include measurements of the item.
Japanese Japan Pre WW2 Kwantung Army Manchurian Incident Medal Order Badge Box. Japanese Japan Pre WW2 Kwantung Army. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.
RARE 1920 UNITED STATES PASSPORT BOOKLET & JACKET – BRIGADIER GENERAL HARRISON KERR BIRD SR. (NEW YORK HIGH SOCIETY, MILITARY & WALL STREET ELITE). Up for sale is a remarkably well-preserved, highly collectible 1920 United States passport issued to a prominent figure in early 20th-century New York history: Brigadier General Harrison Kerr Bird Sr. Unlike standard loose-sheet passports of the era, this premium specimen features the transitional green cloth-bound folder jacket with a stunning, crisp gold-embossed Great Seal of the United States on the front cover. HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS & PROVENANCE:The Holder: Harrison Kerr Bird Sr. He was also the father of the famous military historian Harrison Bird Jr. Elite Manhattan Address: The interior signature page features General Bird’s handwritten signature alongside his luxury residential address. 18 East 55th Street, New York City, N. A premier block off Fifth Avenue home to NYC’s elite. Autographs & Seals: Includes two bold, clear signatures from Harrison K. The document is issued under the authority of U. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby (serving under President Woodrow Wilson) and features the original red embossed Department of State paper seal. The Photograph: Features a clear, original black-and-white passport photograph of General Bird alongside his wife, Grace, complete with the official stamped Department of State raised seal overlay. CONDITION REPORT:This item is in excellent vintage condition for paper ephemera over a century old. The green cloth binder is structurally sound with minimal fraying. The large-format interior passport sheet unfolds beautifully without major tearing or heavy separation along the historical fold lines. The colors are bright, the ink is sharp, and all seals are entirely intact. Please study the high-resolution images provided to evaluate the physical condition for yourself.
This is an original graduation commemorative photo album from Chuo Technical School in Tokyo, dated February 1929. Founded in 1909, Chuo Technical School trained practical engineers in fields such as architecture, machinery, electrical work, civil engineering, and surveying. Although it was a civilian technical school, these fields stood very close to Japan’s military, government, and industrial infrastructure during the prewar period. One particularly interesting feature is the portrait of the school’s principal, Rensaku Hayashi, a former Imperial Japanese Army Major General. This gives the album an unusual historical context. It is not a military academy album, but it shows how civilian technical education and the military world could overlap in prewar Japan. Skills such as surveying, civil engineering, construction, and mechanical engineering were essential not only to civilian development, but also to military logistics, fortifications, transport, and engineering units. The album contains portraits of faculty and students, group photographs, and a photograph of the school flag bearing the word “Kenjitsu, ” meaning “steadfast” or practical and sincere. These young men graduated in 1929, only two years before the Manchurian Incident. Many of them would go on to live and work through the period in which Japan rapidly expanded its heavy industry, infrastructure, and military mobilization. Rather than showing soldiers already at war, this album captures something earlier: the generation of young technical men who entered Japanese society just before the country moved into the turbulent 1930s and wartime era. There is age-related wear, staining, and deterioration around the binding. Please carefully examine the photographs for condition. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
